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R E D
D O O R
D A N C E
PARENT & STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2021-2022
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
To inspire children to move and be creative and through
dance teach them valuable life lessons, build confidence and
create successful humans.
OUR TEAM
Marisa Mailhes Lauren Howard-Celis Jamie Williams Jesslynn McCully
Owner/Founder Company Inspired- Shining Stars Program Dir. Office Manager
Artistic Dir. Teacher Fired Up Director
Leveled Program Director
Marianne Kuers Taylor Waters Kimberly McPherson
Costume Manager Montana Rowe
Marketing/ PR Manager Front Desk Admin
Front Desk Admin Head of Acro Program
Teacher
Teacher
Heather Brown Lily Jones Kyndel Lee
Alexi Grant
Teacher Teacher Teacher
Teacher
Alissa Powell Katrina Stenson Emily Thomas
Teacher Teacher Teacher
CONTACT INFO
(972) 836-6733 info@DanceRedDoor.com www.DanceRedDoor.com
MORE THAN JUST
GREAT DANCING
MTJGD is a licensed affiliation of dance studios that subscribe to a
higher standard of dance instruction and management principles.
As part of a dynamic network of 300+ dance studios, MTJGD
transforms staff development and provides leadership training,
quality programs and curriculum to its affiliate studios.
MTJGD is a commitment to providing MORE than excellent dance
instruction. Our dancers go beyond technique to develop
important life skills, leaning to be respectful, condifent and
conscientious young people who share their gifts and talents with
the community.
Red Door is also a YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance)
Certified Studio. Our entire staff participates in annual training diving
into topics to help keep your child physically, emotionally and
mentally safe in our care.
All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and background
checked.
We teach choreography, use music and choose costumes that are
all family friendly, child appropriate and present an overall
experience that reflect our values & standards of a child friendly
studio.
We are committed to body positive language that is mindful of
tone and content, and aims to not trigger body shame in any
capacity.
Our staff conducts themselves in a professional manner at all
times and all class content will be child friendly.
Many other topics, training and discussions occur continually
within our staff and leadership to uphold these standards.
CLASSES
As a leading dance studio in the North Texas area we are
proud to offer a wide variety of classes for our students.
SHINING STARS LEVELED
PROGRAM PROGRAM
Move with Me (12-24 mo w/ parent Ballet
participation) Tap
Ballet Tots- 2 YO Jazz
Combo- Tap & Ballet Hip Hop
ages 3-4 Contemporary- ballet is required
ages 4-5 Acrobatics
ages 5-6 Acro Choreography- separate Acro
Mini Level Classes- 4-6 YO class is required
Mini Hip Hop Drill Team Technique
Mini Jazz Leaps & Turns
Mini Acro PrePointe & Pointe (must pass
Adv. Mini Acro prepointe exam to move to pointe)
PrePrimary- Ballet, Tap & Jazz- 6-9
YO Ages 7-18, not grouped by age. Level
based classes for focus on technique,
Grouped by age for age appropriate, self-expression & performance within
fun, educational classes. The primary the joy of a disciplined yet encouraging
focus of these classes is to foster a love learning environment. Students WILL
of dance, learning, self-expression & stay in the same level for multiple
imagination. years.
Levels I-IV are currently offered.
TEAMS JOIN OUR STAR
Company Inspired: Invite only TRACK
program for ages 6+ for a more Enroll in more than one class to be
intensive approach to dance a part of our Star Track!! These
training. dancers will see progress in their
Fired Up: Drill team based for 5th dancing much faster and will have
graders and up. Get experience with more opportunities to practice their
the drill team world & compete! skills in order to fully master the
Level Up: A team atmosphere for steps of the class or diversify their
dancers training in ballet, tap and dancing by enrolling in 2 different
jazz who want more performance styles
opportunities.
Please reach out to us with any questions about classes.
Shining Stars Director: Jamie@DanceRedDoor.com
Leveled Program Director: Lauren@DanceRedDoor.com
DRESSCODE
Red Door Dance Academy maintains a dress code to
encourage concentration and a sense of inclusiveness.
Uniformity in dancewear allows teachers to assess students’
technique, problems with alignment, and other important
aspects of dance training.
Most Shining Stars dress code needs to be purchased through our
online store-The InspiRED Shop. Items can be shipped directly to
you or available for pick up at the studio.
Bring all appropriate dance shoes in a bag and label everything
with dancer's name.
No watches or large jewelry for safety reasons
Leveled class dress code items can be purchased through The
InspiRED shop or other dancewear supplier.
Details of each class' dress code can be found on our website.
Dance shoes should never be worn outside and “street shoes”
should never be worn on the dance floors. (wearing dance shoes
outside just at drop off and pick up will be fine!)
Female students should wear their hair pulled back off face. For
Ballet Levels I and up dancers must have hair in a bun.
TUITION & FEES
MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition must be paid by automatic debit/credit card payment or
bank withdrawal.
At the time of registration last month's tuition is paid. Last
month's is considered May unless you withdraw your dancer mid-
year. We must know a full month in advance to withdraw from
classes.
Tuition will always be automatically charged on the 9th of August
and the 1st of the month September-April.
You will receive your receipt in your email.
Please make sure you keep your payment info up to date. You can
always update your card at the front desk or you can log in to your
account online and make changes there.
If payment is not received by the 10th a $15 late fee will be applied
to your account.
Tuition fees are based on 10 months of dance and is divided
equally between these 10 months. Some months will have more
classes than others and December is always a short month.
Tuition will still be the same every month from August
through May and will not be prorated for months with less
classes.
RECITAL & COSTUME FEE
Recital & Costume Fees will be auto-charged on Monday,
November 15, 2021. Info regarding recital costumes and ordering will
be sent home in October. All families will be charged the following
fees unless you submit a form stating that your dancer will be not be
participating in the recital. Fees are as follows:
RECITAL FEE: $75.00 per family. In addition to basic recital
expenses, this fee includes a digital video of ALL of our end of year
recitals.
Costume Fees pay for costume pieces, tights, and hair
accessories. Costume Fees do not include shoes, undergarments
or alterations. The Costume Fees are as follows:
All Combo, PrePrimary, Level I & II, and Mini Level Classes:
$80.00 per student per class
Level III, IV, Teen/Drill & Pointe Classes: $88.00 per student per
class
SHOWS
NUTCRACKER/CHRISTMAS
In 2019 Red Door hosted its first Nutcracker starring our Leveled
Program Ballet dancers and we plan to continue the tradition this
year!
This year our Nutcracker will be back on a live stage! This is an
optional performance opportunity for only ballet classes with an
additional fee attached to it. Mark your calendars for November 10-12
and more details are coming soon!
We typically host Christmas Parties for all of our Shining Stars Classes.
END OF YEAR RECITALS
At Red Door, our shows are split into Shining Stars Showcase (Mini
Level, PreBallet, Combo and Mini Company) and Leveled Recital
(Level I and up classes). We are still determining which show our
PrePrimary classes will be in this year.
Benefits of Recital: A big part of dance training includes learning
through performance. Although performance opportunities can help
prepare some students for a possible career in dance, they also
contribute to children’s success in non-dance activities and builds
skills they will use into adulthood. The experience helps build self-
esteem and confidence, which can result in better school
presentations, improved social skills, and strong college and job
interview skills.
When & Where: We have to wait for our typical venues to start
booking events for May 2022. Typically shows are mid-end May and
we will send confirmed dates out as soon as we have them!
HELPFUL INFO
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURES
While our lobby is back to being fully open, we are still encouraging those that
can to drop dancers off and either wait in your car or run some errands during
class and come back at pick up. This will help us keep the traffic in the lobby to
a minimum and allow staff and students to get to and from classes in an
orderly fashion.
All classes let out 5 minutes early to allow time for staff to clean the rooms in
between each class and prepare for their next class. Please be ready to pick up
your dancer at this time.
Dancers in back to back classes may sit in the lobby while they wait for their
next class.
ATTENDANCE
All students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes. Each class
offers a step forward in the educational process. During the months of January
through May, choreography for the recital will be taught and rehearsed. It is
important for children to feel completely confident with the choreography and
the year-end performance. Missing class during this period could result in
frustration for the students and their teachers and classmates.
With that said, we ask that you continue to be diligent in not bringing dancers
to class if they are sick. We are working to keep the studio a safe environment
for all and need your help to do that!
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Notifications of weather cancellations will be emailed, posted on the website
and the Facebook page. We typically follow Wylie ISD in decisions regarding
closing for weather. You are guaranteed 34 classes over the school year, but
there are more built into the schedule. We will offer makeup classes if
cancellations cause us to drop below the 34 promised classes.
MEDICAL INFO
Parents must notify the director/and or teachers regarding children who may
require medications during their time at Red Door Dance Academy. It is also
important to inform the director and/or teachers about your child’s existing
medical conditions or learning disabilities at the time of registration and before
the first class. Our teachers are trained professionals who are anxious to work
with all children and personalities, and the more we know about your child, the
better the dance experience will be for all involved.
CONNECT WITH US
blog social
check out our blog whice follow us on Facebook,
features new posts every Instagram, TikTok, and
month from our teachers, YouTube!
leadership team, and exprert
writers! FB: Red Door Dance Academy
dancereddoor.com/blog/ IG + TikTok : @RedDoordance
red door dance academy in the www.facebook.com/groups/RDDAleveled
App + google play store hwww.facebook.com/groups/RDDAshiningstars
download our app to recieve ask a question, share a cute
reminder notifications and photo, and get reminders in
access the InspiRED Shop! our private Facebook groups!
private
app
groups
STUDIO
LIFE CYCLE
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
October 1: Tuition is auto charged
August 9: Classes Begin! Tuition is September 1: Tuition is auto charged.
October 11-16: Fall Break- No Classes
auto charged. September 6: Labor Day- No Classes
October 20: Measurements due for
August 16-21: Meet the Teacher in
Recital Costumes
Shining Stars & Level I Classes
October 23: Halloween Street Party
October 25-30: Observation Week for
all Shining Stars Classes & wear
Halloween costumes to class.
Dancers begin to work on the curriculum & create the foundation for more challenging steps as the year goes on.
Nutcracker info comes out for ballet dancers as well as recital information on dance costumes!
NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY
December 1: Tuition is auto charged & January 1: Tuition is auto charged
November 1: Tuition is auto charged
Ballet Tots $20 show fee January 7: Classes resume
November 10-12: A Red Door
December 13-18: Christmas Parties & Recital Theme & Costumes are
Nutcracker
Show Offs in Shining Stars Classes revealed
November 15: Costume & Recital Fees
December 13-18: Ballet Tots In Studio January 15-16: Dance Discovered, A
are auto charged (recital classes only)
Shows! Red Door Convention
November 22-27: Thanksgiving Break-
December 20- January 6: Christmas
No Classes
Break- No Classes
Dancers continue to progress through the curriculum & do some holiday fun in classes! The recital theme is
revealed in January & costume pictures are posted!
FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
April 1: Tuition is auto charged (last
February 1: Tuition is auto charged March 1: Tuition is auto charged. time for the year) & Ballet Tots $20
February 28-March 5: Observation March 7-12: Spring Break- No Classes show fee
Week for all Shining Stars Classes April 15-16: Easter Break- No Classes
April 25-30: Ballet Tots In Studio
Shows!
Registration opens for NEXT Year-
prime time spots go fast- be ready
to enroll early!
This is a BUSY time of year! Students are learning recital choreography & preparing to hit the stage. Teams are attending
competitions & performances. Fall Recommendation forms are passed out to prepare for next year & more recital details
are announced. Costumes are passed out as they arrive.
MAY JUNE JULY
Stage Rehearsal + Recital Dates TBA! Enroll in Summer Classes! Enroll in Summer Classes!
Make sure you are registered for Make sure you are registered for
next year! next year!
June 1: Unlimited Summer dancers- July 1: Unlimited Summer dancers-
tuition is auto charged tuition is auto charged
May is RECITAL month! June & July is summer dance to continue your child's dance education, try something new, take a
camp or boost your skills tremendously with Unlimited Summer!
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